The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has released a video of a harrowing car crash rescue that happened last week.
The quick action by Flagler County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters saved a grandmother and granddaughter.
According to FCSO, deputies responded to a scene on Jan. 5 where a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a water-filled ditch.
The sheriff’s office provided WESH 2 News with video of the rescue.
“Hey can you hear us, the sheriff’s office,” one deputy shouted.
Flagler County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters worked quickly to rescue a grandmother and her grandchild from a partially submerged car.
“She’s in water. Is the baby above water? She’s above water. Is the baby above water? Yeah, the baby, baby’s breathing. Watch your eyes. Let’s get the baby out,” the deputy said.
Last Friday, deputies responded to the crash near 12500 State Road 100 West near Bunnell.
When deputies arrived, they found a dazed and bleeding man — the baby’s grandfather — outside of the car with a woman and baby girl still inside.
“They immediately sprang into action. You could hear the concern in their voice as they’re working, two deputies together,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.
“We’re coming ma’am. We’re going to get your baby first, alright?” the deputy said to the grandmother.
Investigators say the child was alert and conscious, still in her car seat.
“Hey, boss. How about you step out? I’ll step and get the baby out for you and hand you the baby,” one first responder said to another.
And that’s exactly what they did.
“There’s the baby, come on,” a deputy said.
The baby girl was turned over to firefighters and paramedics for evaluation and treatment.
Deputies then worked as a team with firefighters to rescue her grandmother from the vehicle.
Minutes later, first responders got her.
“I can’t,” the grandmother said.
“You’re doing great ma’am. Take nice deep breaths,” the deputy said.
“OK,” she replied.
The grandmother and grandchild were transported to AdventHealth Hospital in Palm Coast.
“Due to the actions of the deputies and the fire department, they survived this crash. So it could have had a very different outcome and tragic start to 2024, but instead it a really remarkable and happy ending,” Staly said.
The crash has been turned over to Florida Highway Patrol.
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Source: wesh
